Morning oats are an incredibly nourishing way to start the day, especially when paired with antioxidant-rich-turmeric and black pepper. This savory version uses jaggery, an unrefined sugar, as the sweetener, and boasts a beautiful yellow-orange color. Great nutritious start will allow you to stay active during day, enjoy exercise classes & any other sport activities you may undertake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain unsweetened oat milk

• Pinch of kosher salt

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 teaspoon jaggery

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

• 2 whole cardamom pods

• 2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated plant-based spread

• ½ cup blueberries, for garnish

• ½ cup raspberries, for garnish

  
  

Ingredient Highlight:

Cardamom is an excellent source of potassium as well as other vitamins and trace minerals. It has some antioxidant properties and may aid in digestion.

Method:

1. In a medium pot over high heat, bring 1 cup of water and the oat milk and salt to a boil.

2. Once boiling, add the oats, stir, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the jaggery, turmeric, black pepper, and cardamom pods.

3. Stir and continue simmering for 6 to 8 minutes, until the oats have swelled and are soft and the oatmeal is bright yellow. Add 1 tablespoon of the non-hydrogenated plant-based spread and stir.

4. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and garnish with the berries and remaining tablespoon of non-hydrogenated plant-based spread. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Stay fit & healthy! Looking forward to seeing you at our classes! Xoxo

Recipe from EATING FROM OUR ROOTS.

Source: mindbodygreen.com